Gareth was well versed in Gracie's outside voice. He had em heard it, both indoor and outdoor, for going on five years. After the summer he had it was a very welcome voice. Actually, Gracie's voice was always a very welcome voice no matter the situation. They had been close since the beginning. They both had a family history, but still managed to treat each day as if it was a gift. He looked over at his friend and gave her a radiant smile.
"Gracie! I am so happy to see you!" He was still laughing at her apologizing to everyone for being loud. As his laughter subsided, he saw her eyes track down to the box he was holding in his hands. With a grin he held up the box. "This little ol thing? Why yes, yes it would be exactly what you think it would be. I had some trouble keeping the other prefects from wondering what I had, hence the plain box. I orginallh decorated it with our names and made it all hurrah for back to school worthy."
With a glance around Gracie he caught sight of someone giving a small wave. Gareth was in the business of knowing everyone, and this person did not look familiar. He obviously couldn't be a little firstie and he was too big. That didn't leave many options, and considering the circumstance, he was pretty sure he knew who it was.
He stood on his tiptoes (after all that silly rumor rag was right about something...he wasn't the tallest guy) and waved back while yelling, "Wan!?"